Diploma of Theatre Arts: Fees & Entry Requirements at Melbourne Polytechnic, Australia

Diploma of Theatre Arts

Australia

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What will I learn?

Become an independent creative performer with Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC. From script writing to performing, from rehearsal to production, this hands-on diploma will allow you to push the boundaries of your own creativity as a performing artist, and start you on your pathway to success. The performing arts industry offers opportunities to continue to develop your skills through community and fringe theatre, film and your own self-created work, as well as auditioning for mainstream stage and screen. Develop your performance skills in voice, acting, movement and improvisation. Learn how to develop, manage and stage your own plays and present them to a live audience. Our Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC is taught at our Prahran campus, home to Melbourne Polytechnic’s lively creative arts community.Throughout your studies you are not only building your skills, you are working with lecturers who are industry experts, with active careers as producers, directors and performers. You will also be collaborating with students in the other Dramatic Arts courses – live production, costume and specialist makeup, creating networking opportunities for the future and developing a complete understanding of all areas of the arts industry, making you career ready.

Which department am I in?

Creative Arts and Performing Arts

CRICOS

111353G

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
A$24,640.00 (13,70,031) per year
Type of Accommodation - Sharing rented premises (with 2 others) (In the city) – Weekly Rent - $230 - $300 - Estimated total annual living cost (rent and other living expenses e.g. food, transport, utility bills) - $26,000 - $36,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Prahran Campus

144 High Street,

Prahran,

Victoria,

3181, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency

Other: An interview is required before an offer can be processed.

Applicants to Diploma of Theatre Arts 22598VIC are required to provide evidence of basic performance and/or technical skills. This may be evidenced via:

  • An interview,
  • An audition, and/or
  • Folio of works.

To assess applicants meet Entry Requirements - It is required that candidates undergo an interview before offer of a place can be made and submit:

  • Resume or CV of work and study experience, including all experience in performance, either as performer or technical crew.
  • A Written Statement with the reasons for wanting to undertake course.
  • Photograph of themselves – head and shoulders only.

Those skills and knowledge may have been acquired through personal or work experience, or through formal study at secondary or tertiary level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic is a contemporary provider of high quality education with strong industry and community links.

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